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Overview |
ECU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ECU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 23% | ||
Campus |
ECU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 2,592 students)
ECU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 698.3% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($35,540.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at University of Lynchburg than East Carolina University ($35,540.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than University of Lynchburg ($14,470 vs. $22,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 20.5% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,000 vs. $13,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than East Carolina University (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 193.9% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($25,972 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 39 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than University of Lynchburg (82.2%)
ECU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or University of Lynchburg? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Lynchburg and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than University of Lynchburg (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $2,500 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/